Dave Matthews is not Bob Dylan

[dmbcacher]

As a first time poster, I need to go ahead and declare my loyalty to Dave Matthews and his Band...

But I am fucking sick and tired of DMB fans comparing Dave to Bob Dylan.

And now, I would like to tell you why.

I think back to how many bands that have covered (or played) DMB songs in the past 25 years (other than tribute bands), and some very interesting bands come to mind (ie Jimmy Buffett, RRFB, Kenny Chesney, Howie Day, etc).

Then I think back to how many bands that have covered (or played) Bob Dylans music since 1950-ish, and names are extensive (ie Jimi Hendrix, Grateful Dead, Neil Young, Johnny Cash).

In comparison on song coverings alone (which my theory is not soley based on), Dylan's coveree's are more legendary compared to the "Kenny Chesney's" of our day as DMB fans.

Bob Dylan's songwriting has been recently compared to those of Dave Matthews (which I couldn't disagree more.)

I will admit that Dave does have several VERY strong songs based on lyrics, like "Seek Up," "The Stone," and arguably his best lyrics in "The Dreaming Tree."

Dylan has his strong points too, songs like "With God on our Side," "The Times they are a-changin'," and "Isis."

Dave's songwriting seems to focus on death and love on a constant basis (ever heard of BUSTED STUFF?) while Dylan's songwriting focuses on war, peace, love and faith.

Now there may not be alot of DMB fans that are huge Dylan fans, but for CHRISTS sake, please take some time to listen to a legendary songwriter. His voice is not as good as Dave's. His melodies aren't as jazzy or "jammy," but PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE....

STOP
COMPARING
DYLAN
TO
DAVE.

(Now, I'm getting ready for jack-asses worldwide to make smart comments. Talk it up, girlies.)

[trippinchad]

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[SeanMH]

also, he should stop playing AATW. that song has gone downhill since at least '03.

[dmbcacher]

Originally Posted by trippinchad

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Typical Ant's poster. Nice one to add to your list. Thanks for using your brain.

[MistreatedLewis]

You are right.

[DMBand21785]

Nor is Bob Dylan, Dave Matthews

[dmb_guitar_play]

I've never compared Dave to Dylan, or even came close for that matter. I don't even know anybody that does.

Also, calling people that you don't know jackasses and girlies in your first post is not a good way to make friends. It doesn't work in real-life anyways...

[Kyvek]

I didn't know we compared Bob to Dave Matthews. I sure wouldn't, though.

[Prime Minister]

I've never heard DJM compared to Dylan. I would strongly disagree if I did.

I don't like comparing any artist to another. Total waste of time.

[TommyV03]

gotta be honest, ive never heard that comparison brought up on this site or any other, ever

but i do agree that you cant compare the two

[crashintome202]

first time ive heard someone bring up the dylan dave comp.

[OlivePoet]

I've never heard the two being compared. Perhaps I haven't been paying attention.

[efraser77]

I've heard people try to compare their songwriting abilities, usually without much success.

[Prime Minister]

OP, can you please provide a link for an example of these comparisons that have you so heated?

[DMBZeppelin]

Originally Posted by dmbcacher

But I am fucking sick and tired of DMB fans comparing Dave to Bob Dylan.

Now I'm not privy to all your interactions with fans of DMB. I can assue you outside of the band covering Watchtower, I do not associate DMB with Dylan. While it's entirely possible that many of users of Antsmarching like to compare Dave to Dylan, I have not seen this view widely expressed.

While I respect your opinion, and think you have a valid argument. I just don't think your post will reach your target audience on this message board.

[DMBZeppelin]

Originally Posted by SeanMH

also, he should stop playing AATW. that song has gone downhill since at least '03.

You didn't like the 08' Watchtowers?

[Prime Minister]

Originally Posted by Matt McKibben

OP, can you please provide a link for an example of these comparisons that have you so heated?

OP???? I know you're viewing this thread.

Produce link, or fail.

[Prime Minister]

DMB's Watchtower >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Dylan's Watchtower

[joyride7tbowa]

i have seen or heard any1 compare these two. also namecalling before anyone has said anything is deffinitely a good way to get some feedback

[devil2hisknees]

OP nice first thread and welcome to ants asshole

[jlbaseball03]

didn't know this was a common comparison....

[litskiDMB]

i don;t know if i'm speaking for everyone here, but i don't think many (and i certainly don't myself) make that connection at all. your post is the equivalent of saying an apple is not an orange. useless first post.

[last stop]

never heard this before.

and just to point out something... hendrix, johnny cash, and so on; they can cover dylan cause they were alive when he was playing. dmb... wasnt.

[canes101190]

don't be bitter because DMB's Watchtower is better than your precious Dylan...also first time I've ever heard of this comparison..Dylan is awesome..Dave is awesome..just let it be

And yeah produce a link or fail...douche

[mattyf878]

Congrats on condeming a debate that noone is debating. Welcome to ants man.

[solsburyhill]

dylan's voice sucks.

dylan's song writing is great.

[Roose13]

I'm sick of everyone saying Dave is as good a scatter as Ella Fitzgerald!!!!!!

(please no dirty jokes)

[gduarte77]

i have never in all my years of following dmb heard anyone compare Dave to Dylan...nope!!!

[Prime Minister]

No link.




FAIL!




Welcome to Ants, you fit right in.

[dmbcacher]

Originally Posted by last stop

never heard this before.

and just to point out something... hendrix, johnny cash, and so on; they can cover dylan cause they were alive when he was playing. dmb... wasnt.

What other proof do you need? (Please see Above)